Justice Promoters at the Houston Meeting
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Collaboration for Sustainability and Non-violence
The Eco-Justice Committee and the Justice, Peace and Care of Creation Committees are collaborating on Goal 3 developing a theological reflection experience for the members of the Dominican Alliance. Goal 3 calls us to become a transforming influence through the practice of non-violence and simple sustainable living. Pictured here are Jane Belanger and Marguerite Chandler of the Eco-Justice Committee, as well as Reg McKillip from the Justice Committee.
Friday, August 26, 2005
Human Trafficking
Recently Gov. Blagojevich signed into law House Bill 1469. This bill criminalizes human trafficking and the involuntary servitude of adults and minors. This law empowers local and state law enforcement to identify victims and prosecute traffickers. Protections provided to victims include access to Illinois emergency services and assistance, victim certification for Federal benefits and services, and mandatory restitution.
In conjunction with this legislation, Gov. Blagojevich launched a statewide coalition to address the atrocities of human trafficking and slavery. Illinois is the first State in the nation to make this level of commitment to counter trafficking efforts, and this legislation is being used as a model around the country.
The Dominican Alliance, a network of 12 Dominican Congregations, focuses on human trafficking as a justice issue. They promote education of their members, do advocacy and outreach, and connect with international groups like Dominican Sisters International, Dominican Sisters of Africa, and the International Union of Superior Generals.
In June of this year some of the Dominican Justice Promoters attended the United States Catholic Bishops’ Conference, “Voices of Vigilance: Against Human Trafficking” in Baltimore. The input and networking at the conference will enable Dominicans to share at a different level, maximize energy, resources, and connections, and be global and effective.
Some helpful websites might be.
www.stophumantrafficking.com
www.state.gov
www.usdoj.gov/crt/crim/wetf/trafficbrochure.pdf
www.ilo.org
This is a committee of the Justice Promoters of the Alliance Congregations. It is chaired by the Justice Resource Person, who is hired by the Dominican Alliance Congregations. The purpose of the committee is:
- To share ideas and information about how each congregation approaches justice issues at the local and regional level
- To provide support for each promoter in her work of justice education, advocacy, and action
- To collectively work on the DOMINICAN CALL TO ACTION
- To maintain connection with the Dominican Promoters of Justice on the international level
The committee meets two to three times per year.
Previous Posts
- IRAQ CALL- IN DAY
- APRIL, 2006
- Justice for Immigrants Program
- Dates to Observe with Prayer and Action during February
- Iraq Lobby Days in District
- Dates to Observe with Prayer and Action during January
- Dates to Observe with Prayer and Action during December
- School of the Americas Vigil 2005
- School of the Americas
- Dates to Observe with Prayer and Action during November